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SKILL BUILDER: Metal 3D Printing
and suffers less warping. Examples are ExOne,
Desktop Metal, Markforged, and HP.
HOW DO I GET PARTS MADE?
If you’re a hobbyist looking to have prints made in
metal, consider this a starter guide.
• Material: First and foremost, understand
your material needs: Will a stainless steel or
aluminum suffice? Or do you need something
stronger like titanium or a nickel super alloy?
• Size: How big is the overall part? Size not only
determines which printers can make your
part, but it also has an influence on overall
resolution.
• Tolerance and surface: How tight are your
tolerances? If it’s within ...